Parathyroid removal Cost by Hospital

Parathyroid removal is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1337 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.

$6,324median cash price · 1337 hospitals, 51 statestypically $1,244–$26,286 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$11,212
Cash / self-pay
$6,324
Insurer-negotiated
$5,980
Medicare pays
$891
$1,244$26,286
Median cash $6,324  ·  Medicare $891  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $6,324 — about 7.1× the Medicare rate ($891). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,783).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $11,212 list price could save about $4,887 (44%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Boulder Community Health Boulder, CO $959 $1,630 ★ 4/5 135 min —
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Bennington, VT $1,002 — ★ 3/5 202 min —
Bayside Community Hospital Anahuac, TX $1,015 $584 — 106 min —
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Sainte Genevieve, MO $1,031 $841 ★ 4/5 103 min —
Jackson General Hospital Ripley, WV $1,034 — ★ 3/5 127 min —
University Medical Center Las Vegas, NV $1,035 $1,398 ★ 2/5 238 min —
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $1,036 — — 102 min —
Potomac Valley Hospital Keyser, WV $1,036 — ★ 1/5 119 min —
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc Buckhannon, WV $1,036 — ★ 3/5 141 min —
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $1,039 $328 — — —
Mon Health Medical Center Morgantown, WV $1,045 $2,027 ★ 4/5 185 min —
Mon Health Marion Whitehall, WV $1,045 $2,027 — 86 min —
Kau Hospital Pahala, HI $1,061 — — 79 min —
Summersville Regional Medical Center Summersville, WV $1,084 — ★ 2/5 136 min —
Harrison Community Hospital Cadiz, OH $1,086 — — 82 min —
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc Barnesville, OH $1,086 $4,513 — 115 min —
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $1,088 $1,320 ★ 2/5 199 min —
Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY $1,152 $909 ★ 3/5 203 min —
Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY $1,152 $832 ★ 3/5 236 min —
Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center Lewiston, NY $1,152 $899 ★ 2/5 156 min —
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, NY $1,152 $899 ★ 2/5 307 min —
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital Grove Hill, AL $1,159 $5,464 — 166 min —
Ashtabula County Medical Center Ashtabula, OH $1,177 $1,279 ★ 3/5 194 min —
Southwest General Health Center Middleburg Heights, OH $1,200 $914 ★ 4/5 199 min —
Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM $1,208 $1,853 — 99 min —

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Parathyroid removal

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $6,324; Medicare pays $891.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 138
$339
$56 – $2,120
Medicare 243
$392
$66 – $5,718
Tricare / VA 157
$505
$71 – $6,620
Univera 12
$715
$89 – $1,032
AmeriHealth 95
$1,022
$172 – $13,315
Centene / Ambetter 472
$1,027
$73 – $10,523
Highmark 91
$1,037
$70 – $11,123
Geisinger 37
$1,050
$204 – $6,779
Independent Health 22
$1,105
$472 – $1,385
Health Net 109
$1,166
$71 – $11,317
MVP Health Care 38
$1,351
$648 – $11,176
Blue Cross Blue Shield 746
$1,632
$84 – $13,269
Coventry 43
$1,659
$167 – $9,851
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 33
$1,746
$1,746 – $8,327
Priority Health 29
$1,973
$339 – $5,955
Amerigroup 109
$2,052
$472 – $5,728
Sanford Health Plan 27
$2,120
$512 – $9,768
Molina Healthcare 381
$2,120
$339 – $6,307
MultiPlan / PHCS network 168
$2,120
$98 – $9,729
Kaiser Permanente 134
$2,214
$75 – $15,916
UCare 38
$2,409
$652 – $6,230
HealthPartners 94
$2,463
$281 – $7,614
Anthem 359
$2,703
$87 – $10,705
Security Health Plan 27
$2,755
$339 – $12,142
Medica 58
$2,963
$683 – $6,242
Harvard Pilgrim 22
$3,182
$339 – $9,945
Bright Health 38
$3,723
$3,280 – $8,505
Humana 597
$4,955
$339 – $6,831
SelectHealth 32
$5,307
$1,332 – $9,676
Aetna 783
$5,634
$704 – $13,727
UPMC Health Plan 62
$5,667
$907 – $13,862
UnitedHealthcare 883
$5,726
$516 – $13,856
Devoted Health 107
$5,945
$5,392 – $6,900
Cigna 553
$6,802
$1,266 – $22,360
Healthcare Highways 32
$7,300
$6,326 – $8,569
AvMed 32
$8,168
$409 – $12,418
Oscar Health 137
$8,970
$3,542 – $14,192
EmblemHealth 51
$9,706
$2,465 – $46,702

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$1,039
Hawaii$1,061
Illinois$2,376
Iowa$2,376
Wyoming$2,568
West Virginia$2,680

Prices by city

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Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Kevin Parrack, MDGeneral SurgeryTampa, FL354
Jamie Mitchell, M.D.General SurgeryTampa, FL320
Lucas Watkins, M.D,General SurgeryTampa, FL307
Daniel Ruan, M.D.General SurgeryTampa, FL287
Andrew Rhodes, DOGeneral SurgeryTampa, FL261
Douglas Fraker, MDSurgical OncologyPhiladelphia, PA124
Douglas Politz, M.D.General SurgeryTampa, FL111
Jose Lopez, MDGeneral SurgeryTampa, FL102
Michael Yeh, MDCritical Care (Intensivists)Los Angeles, CA92
Tom Connally, MDGeneral SurgeryNorman, OK89
Ralph Tufano, M.D.OtolaryngologySarasota, FL83
James Lee, MDGeneral SurgeryNew York, NY82

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Does Medicare cover Parathyroid removal?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Parathyroid removal. It is typically an inpatient service, so Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) pays the hospital a bundled rate — Medicare’s benchmark payment is about $891. Your own cost is mainly the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period (a flat amount, not a percentage), plus any physician (Part B) charges. A Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan can change what you owe.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1337 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $6,324, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $11,212, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $5,980, a Medicare rate of about $891. Most cash prices fall between $1,244 and $26,286 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Parathyroid removal cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1337 US hospitals is $6,324. Most hospitals fall between $1,244 and $26,286. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Parathyroid removal?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part A as an inpatient service (Medicare's benchmark payment is about $891). You pay the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period, plus any Part B physician charges.
What does Medicare pay for Parathyroid removal?
Medicare pays about $891. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Parathyroid removal prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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